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How to get fromGaithersburg to Los Angelesby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, subway, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Gaithersburg to Los Angeles by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, subway, or train

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DCA - LAX
    8h 14m
    $212–570

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2d 15h
    $942–2,004

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to Warner Stbus bus 201
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 17h
    $434–865

  4. Drive 2,595.9 mi

    1. Drive from Gaithersburg to Los Angelescar car 2,595.9 mi
    42h 4m
    $474–685

  5. Bus to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to BWI SOUTHWEST AIRLINES eb UPPER LEVELbus bus
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BWI - LAX
    8h 39m
    $239–665

  6. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IAD - LAX
    8h 44m
    $241–819

  7. Bus to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to BWI SOUTHWEST AIRLINES eb UPPER LEVELbus bus
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane BWI - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    12h 2m
    $252–1,016

  8. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane IAD - SNA
    12h 2m
    $426–927

Gaithersburg to Los Angeles by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$942Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,343.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Gaithersburg, MD, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from N Frederick Ave & Brookes Ave to Los Angeles via Rockville Station & Bay B, Rockville Amtrak, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 15h.

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